Senator Mark Harris introduces E-Verify contracting bill for state contracts

Jan 30, 2026

Senator Mark Harris introduced RS 33130, which would require governments and state contractors meeting certain employee- and contract-size thresholds to use the federal E-Verify system; sponsor said penalties range from compliance incentives to potential contract loss and asked the committee to print the bill.

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Senator Mark Harris (Legislative District 35) introduced RS 33130 at the Senate State Affairs committee Friday, saying the bill would require state and local governments and employers who contract with the state to use the federal E-Verify system under specified conditions.

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